Outside of replacing it when it's dying, is love to have phone batteries in an external charger. Forgot to charge overnight? No problem, swap a fresh one in. Going on a long vacation and lacking a portable charging brick? Bring some spares. Friend's phone dying and your battery is compatible? Loan it to them.
Nooooo you must buy zillion separate device from company. Don't forget a few adapters because obviously nothing is ever compatible. And every few years: let's invent a 'new' thing and have everyone upgrade their devices!
Even if there were truth to this, I'd happily buy a larger device to have the user replaceable battery. Of course, none of the big players offer that -- because it's really about cost cutting.
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PrimaCora@lemmy.fmhy.ml · 6 pts · 3y
Outside of replacing it when it's dying, is love to have phone batteries in an external charger. Forgot to charge overnight? No problem, swap a fresh one in. Going on a long vacation and lacking a portable charging brick? Bring some spares. Friend's phone dying and your battery is compatible? Loan it to them.
Martineski@lemmy.fmhy.ml · 3 pts · 3y
Oh yeah, this is a great feature that I totally forgot about, I miss the past. :(
crashex@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Nooooo you must buy zillion separate device from company. Don't forget a few adapters because obviously nothing is ever compatible. And every few years: let's invent a 'new' thing and have everyone upgrade their devices!
cooljimy84@lemmy.fmhy.ml · 5 pts · 3y
Wait.... if its larger cause of the battery, does that mean there is enough space for the headphone jack ?
circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org · 4 pts · 3y
Even if there were truth to this, I'd happily buy a larger device to have the user replaceable battery. Of course, none of the big players offer that -- because it's really about cost cutting.
Martineski@lemmy.fmhy.ml · 4 pts · 3y
Rather than cost cutting it's more about making you buy a whole new device when battery gets worse so they can get more money from you.
moonshrimp@lemmy.fmhy.ml · 2 pts · 3y
I guess there are a few cents to save in a couple of screws and a seal. But yeah that's hardly the point.
moonshrimp@lemmy.fmhy.ml · 1 pts · 3y
Inb4 Audi placing timing chains at the back of their motors while fitting them with brittle plastic guides.